Polish Air Navigation Agency PAŻP contests Pfizer's fund seizure in Brussels court

The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PAŻP) has filed a formal objection in a Brussels court against the seizure of its funds by Eurocontrol, an action initiated by Pfizer. The dispute originated from a COVID‑19 vaccine contract negotiated by the European Commission, which Poland argues it was not a party to. Pfizer is pursuing roughly €1.3 billion in claims against Poland, while similar actions affect Romania and Hungary. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced state support for PAŻP, describing the case as “quite unpleasant” and emphasizing the agency’s priority to maintain uninterrupted air‑traffic services. The legal battle could set precedent for how European Union‑wide procurement contracts are enforced against member‑state assets and may influence future defence and health procurement agreements.

The outcome is being watched for its broader implications on public‑sector financial protections and the handling of pandemic‑related contracts across the EU.